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The attached file contains the Interim Guidelines for Packaging and Transport of Animal Rabies Specimens to the Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL), May 3, 2017. These guidelines include important updates that are highlighted within the text.

Starting April 26, 2017, the NJDOH Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL) will begin assessing its rabies testing operation. During the assessment period, PHEL will temporarily partner with other state public health laboratories to provide rabies testing of... by ()» Monday, May 8, 2017 - 2:14pm

The Department of Health, Office of Local Public Health (Department), has received requests for guidance as to whether all municipalities within New Jersey must be served by a local board of health. Please allow this advisory notice to serve as the Department’s response... by ()» Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 12:34pm

Has anyone besides me had issues with receiving the questionnaire after the Communicable Disease Forum? This appears to be the second time I have been having problems. In the spring, I received the questionnaire after the cut off time for me to answer it. I'm... by Robyn Key» Monday, July 16, 2018 - 9:38am

According to the CDC, forty-three states have now taken action on newborn screening for critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) through statute, regulations, or hospital guidelines. Of those 43 states, 32 (74 percent) are collecting or planning to collect CCHD screening... by Emily Carey Per...» Friday, June 19, 2015 - 11:58am

This guide from the CDC provides information about the health benefits of walking, explaining why mall walking programs can help people walk more, and providing practical strategies for starting and maintaining walking programs in malls or other venues in areas where a... by Emily Carey Per...» Friday, May 29, 2015 - 3:17pm

According to a new CDC press release, current e-cigarette use among middle and high school students tripled from 2013 to 2014. Findings from the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey show that current e-cigarette use (use on at least 1 day in the past 30 days) among high... by Emily Carey Per...» Thursday, April 16, 2015 - 2:49pm

CDC released the updated Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI) online tool that produces public health profiles for all 3,143 counties in the United States. Each profile includes key indicators of health outcomes, which describes the population health status of a... by Emily Carey Per...» Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 9:13am

As part of its commitment to improving air quality in New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection has launched CleanAirNJ, a campaign that is designed to educate state residents on steps they can take in their own lives to reduce air pollution for a healthier... by Emily Carey Per...» Wednesday, March 4, 2015 - 12:25pm

The New Jersey Department of Health has updated the New Jersey State Health Assessment Data (NJSHAD) system.

NJSHAD provides access to public health datasets, statistics, and information on the health status of New Jerseyans through public health status indicator... by Emily Carey Per...» Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - 9:21am

The State Health Assessment (NJSHA) provides us with an important tool to help address the health needs of New Jerseyans and influence future decision-making and public health resource allocation. It describes the health status of the population, identifies areas for... by Emily Carey Per...» Friday, February 20, 2015 - 10:07am

Through their Public Health Law Program, the CDC has made available selected model Contracts / Agreements / Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to enhance coordination of preparedness across sectors and among public health agencies.

Refer to attached Hunterdon County presentation which was a part of the LINCS Promising Practice Series. Please direct any follow-up questions to the Hunterdon County Health Officer, Karen DeMarco. Her email address is ... by Carl Michaels» Friday, June 27, 2014 - 1:45pm

Powerpoint presentation given by Carl Michaels at the NJ State League of Municipalities on the National Health Security Preparedness Index. At the end of the powerpoint is a link to the website so that you may look up information throughout the Country.

Learn more about the NJ Department of Health Plans for Regionalizing Epidemiological Services for Local Health. Presentation by Lisa McHugh, November 20, 2013. This presentation includes updated answers and explanations on plans and role of regional epidemiologist.